Wyndham-East Kimberley · Council (LGA)

Housing & Dwellings in Wyndham-East Kimberley

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than 60% of households in Wyndham-East Kimberley are renting, which is far above the national figure. This high rental rate is the standout feature of the local housing market. Most residents do not own their homes outright, and the area has a lower proportion of large family houses than most other regions.

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📍 Wyndham-East Kimberley, Council (LGA)

Where Wyndham-East Kimberley sits — Median rent (weekly)

$230 ▲ +91.7%
  • $0–$21: 0 areas
  • $21–$43: 0 areas
  • $43–$64: 3 areas
  • $64–$86: 15 areas
  • $86–$107: 11 areas
  • $107–$129: 20 areas
  • $129–$150: 15 areas
  • $150–$171: 45 areas
  • $171–$193: 25 areas
  • $193–$214: 57 areas
  • $214–$236: 36 areas
  • $236–$257: 48 areas
  • $257–$279: 36 areas
  • $279–$300: 27 areas
  • $300–$321: 45 areas
  • $321–$343: 28 areas
  • $343–$364: 27 areas
  • $364–$386: 28 areas
  • $386–$407: 26 areas
  • $407–$429: 10 areas
  • $429–$450: 6 areas
  • $450–$471: 12 areas
  • $471–$493: 2 areas
  • $493–$514: 7 areas
  • $514–$536: 5 areas
  • $536–$557: 4 areas
  • $557–$579: 2 areas
  • $579–$600: 7 areas

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Wyndham-East Kimberley — lower than 61% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Wyndham-East Kimberley$230
Rest of WA $265
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas. In contrast, the usual weekly rent is $230, a figure that is far below the Australian average of $375.

$230 ▲ +91.7%

Lower than 61% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $120
  • 2016: $196
  • 2021: $230

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▼ -7.7%

Higher than 82% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Wyndham-East Kimberley, the largest group is Under $200 at 39%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and $350–$549 (22%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Wyndham-East Kimberley, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Rental households make up 60.1% of the area, a proportion far above the state and national figures. Very few people own their homes outright at 14.8%, which is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

60.1% ▼ -1.3%

Higher than 91% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 60.9%
  • 2016: 62.0%
  • 2021: 60.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

14.8% ▼ -13.4%

Lower than 91% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 17.0%
  • 2016: 16.0%
  • 2021: 14.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Wyndham-East Kimberley, Rented is the majority at 60%; Owned outright is next at 15%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are less common here than in most areas, making up 68.8% of homes. While 65.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, the area still has a well above average density of one person per bedroom.

1.00 ▼ -23.1%

Higher than 89% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 1.30
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

68.8% ▼ -3.3%

Lower than 86% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 71.1%
  • 2016: 69.2%
  • 2021: 68.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

65.4% ▲ +4.3%

Lower than 83% of council (lga) areas.

  • 2011: 62.7%
  • 2016: 63.3%
  • 2021: 65.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Wyndham-East Kimberley, Separate house is the majority at 71%; Other dwelling is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Wyndham-East Kimberley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Wyndham-East Kimberley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA59340/wyndham-east-kimberley/topic/housing-dwellings